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Welfare State
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Abstract The welfare state refers to a concept of a state that focuses on ensuring that a broad range of social rights is provided for all citizens by acting on the social mechanisms and consequences of the market economy. In such a state government plays a vital role in balancing social inequalities by prov... view more
The welfare state refers to a concept of a state that focuses on ensuring that a broad range of social rights is provided for all citizens by acting on the social mechanisms and consequences of the market economy. In such a state government plays a vital role in balancing social inequalities by providing or subsidizing social benefits and services. This activity is called social policy. Individual countries are characterized by different welfare state models, goals, values, and groups of beneficiaries. Such a state usually supports a recovery from the difficult situation of the population, which is not, itself, able to take care of their basic needs.... view less
Classification
Basic Research, General Concepts and History of Social Policy
Free Keywords
justice; poverty; poverty level; social problems; state
Collection Title
The Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social Theory
Editor
Turner, Bryan S.; Kivisto, Peter; Outhwaite, William; Kyung-Sup, Chang; Epstein, Cynthia F.; Ryan, J. Michael
Document language
English
Publication Year
2017
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
City
Hoboken
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118430873.est0406
ISBN
978-1-118-43087-3
Status
Preprint; peer reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications